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By the construction of good communications Mr. Field left his mark 

 all over the district, being responsible for the construction of no less 

 than two thousand miles of roads. His name is perpetuated by Field's 

 Track from Wanganui to Karioi, the half of which nearest to Wanganui 

 now forms part of the Parapara Road. This track has been and is still 

 used by thousands, and is known as one of the best surveyed and graded 

 roadways in the country, even though part of it never got beyond the 

 track stage. In 1884 Mr. Field retired from active pursuits. 



He published several papers on scientific subjects, and a book entitled 

 " Ferns of New Zealand," which gives a popular account of the ferns of 

 these Islands and its immediate dependencies, and is noted for its good 

 descriptions and excellent illustrations. 



He was an ardent supporter and exhibitor of the Horticultural 

 Society, and took a great interest in harbour matters and public affairs 

 generally. 



He died at Aramoho, Wanganui, at the advanced age of eighty-seven 

 vears. 



